Friday November 28, 2008 3:39 pm

So, a few days ago we told you about our HP Magic Giveaway, and how we’d be giving away an absolutely ridiculous amount of prizes to the winner. Now, we are announcing the the contest has officially started, and we’ve got the details on how you can enter to win. First, though, a refresher on what we are giving away:

Yes, you do see four computers listed, as well as a Media Center Extender. No, you aren’t dreaming. Yes, we (and HP) are awesome. You want the goods? Here’s how to enter to win - we are making this super-simple:

On Twitter, post a tweet about our contest and link to this page. In the tweet, include the phrase “#glmagic”.

Once that is done, leave a comment here in this post with a direct link back to your Tweet. Be sure you are signed in to your Gear Live account before you leave the comment.

Here’s an example of an appropriate Twitter entry:
“Entering to win a ton of HP gear! http://jk9.qlnk.net/ #glmagic”

BONUS ENTRIES: Want more chances to win? Share the link to our contests on the following sites, and leave us a comment linking to those as well:

Facebook: Shared Link

Del.icio.us bookmark

FriendFeed: Use Post a Link

Your blog: Have a site? Link to our contest on it!

Remember: The bonus entries are just that - bonus. In order to be eligible to win, you must complete the core Twitter requirements.

Now, as to the actual contest dates. The contest starts today, November 28th. You have until 11:59 PM PST on December 4 to enter your comments here on this post. We will then announce our winner, chosen randomly out of all valid entrants and bonus points, on December 5th. We are also going to encourage (but not require) you to think about donating a portion of the prize package to someone else. It can be a charity, a relative, friend, a fellow contest entrant - anyone. We can even handle the shipping to that third party for you. It’s all in the spirit of giving, and we will let you play Secret Santa, if you so choose.

The contest is open to anyone in the world, which is a rarity. If you are in the US, you’ll even have your tax burden taken care of. What more could you ask for? Now, good luck to all - comments are open!

I was allowed to post a comment with my twitter link, but then couldn't post another with the bonus entries. Also couldn't edit my original comment. I was "not authorized to perform that action"
Delicious (username joechrysler): http://delicious.com/url/247a97edc0d086295ec994640336ad2e
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=66493901144&h=glUEF
FriendFeed: http://friendfeed.com/e/a8e4b7cc-eb5d-410a-b32a-60a7bbd4d3e0/Cool-giveaway/
Website: Front page on joechrysler.com

I continue to get the "not authorized" error. I too have tried my home & work computer, including both IE & Firefox browsers on both.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/megalomac/status/1035692200
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=48750518031&h=XLMNL
Delicious: http://delicious.com/url/247a97edc0d086295ec994640336ad2e (username: riddel)
Blogged: http://madsaver.com/?p=54
Whoah...that was a little work. Worth it though for a chance at these outstanding prizes. I already have some good ideas for christmas presents...
Mac

I can't comment, and YES my IP and user agent are exposed. I used http://www.ioerror.us/ip/ to verify it. So there must be something else causing the error.
So here's my entry.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/abbandono/status/1038493507
Delicious: http://delicious.com/abbandono/glmagic
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=37719957431&h=ej3c_

Also not able to comment.
(Tweet):http://twitter.com/krnguy1056
(Facebook): http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=36753013259&h=d99pA
I hope i win :D Good luck to everyone! Thank you Gear Live for this awesome contest!